novellhall Chapter 217 There is no medicine for regret in this world
Chapter 217 There is no medicine for regret in this world
The little girl had never seen her mother so beautiful before, and she was completely mesmerized.
She used to be always busy working, always covered in dust and dirt, and everyone disliked her.
Previously, she felt very inferior because of her mother's appearance, fearing that her classmates would laugh at her if they saw her mother.
But now, she finally knows how to dress herself up.
Xiao Ya was even happier than Sister Wang. She loved how her mother looked now and loved her life now.
At this moment, Wu Li also came over, and he was stunned when he saw Wang's sister-in-law like this.
"Gui Xiang, you today..."
This was the first time he had ever seen her dressed like this. Although he hadn't chosen to be with her because of her looks, he was still shocked to see such a sudden and dramatic change in her.
When Sister-in-law Wang noticed that Wu Li was staring at her, she couldn't help but look down at her outfit. Her expression became somewhat unnatural, and she asked uncertainly, "Does my outfit look bad today? Should I change back to my usual style?"
Seeing this, Wu Li quickly stopped her, smiling and praising, "No, you look great today, you don't need to change."
Wang's sister-in-law became increasingly embarrassed by his praise.
"What are you doing here? Don't the troops have training today?" Sister Wang asked.
Wu Li walked towards her. "I'm getting married the day after tomorrow. I came to see how your preparations are going. Commander Huo approved my leave and told me to focus on preparing for the wedding."
Sister-in-law Wang waved her hand, "No need, I've already prepared everything, I don't need your help."
When the topic of marriage came up, she asked with some hesitation, "Your parents...?"
"Don't worry about them, they can't come from their hometown."
Because of Sun Mei's situation, his parents are still blaming him for divorcing Sun Mei without their consent.
When he went back last time, he told his family about his relationship with Wang Guixiang. When they heard that Wang Guixiang was divorced and had a daughter, they all disagreed.
They were hoping that Wu Li and Sun Mei would have a grandson soon, but instead of a grandson, they heard the news of their divorce.
Sister-in-law Wang didn't know what to say, so she could only listen to Wu Li and didn't ask any more questions.
Wu Li and Wang's wife's wedding preparations were very thorough, and Wenrou also helped them with a lot of preparations.
On the wedding day, Wenrou arrived at the transportation team early, making it the first time their team had been so lively and festive since its inception.
Wu Li was, after all, Huo Yanchuan's subordinate, and before dawn, he and his men were already busy in the courtyard.
Wenrou also brought her two children, Jiang Yan, and the Wen family.
It was a joyous occasion, so red couplets and red lanterns were pasted up outside the transport team's building, making it look very festive.
The two children were playing with Jiang Yan and Xiao Ya, their faces beaming with joy.
Xiao Ya also heard that Jiang Yan was going to Beijing, and asked with some reluctance, "Jiang Yan, if you go to Beijing, we will never see each other again."
Jiang Yan had helped her a lot before, and even tutored her in her studies.
None of the other children in the compound wanted to play with her, except for Jiang Yan, who didn't mind her and was willing to talk to her.
And Aunt Xiaorou, they were all very good to her, and she really couldn't bear to see them leave.
Jiang Yan looked at the little girl's face, but there was nothing extra on her expression.
"You can also apply to universities in Beijing in the future."
Jiang Yan didn't think too much about it; he was just saying it casually, otherwise he wouldn't know what to say to comfort Xiao Ya.
But he never expected that Xiao Ya would remember his words. In the future, she studied desperately in order to get into a university in Beijing and see Jiang Yan again.
Soon, the bride was carried out by Wu Li.
At the entrance, Wen Jiguang held a bamboo pole and set off firecrackers.
As a series of crackling firecrackers went off, everyone joined in the commotion.
The family compound was already prepared. Sister Wang was carried on Wu Li's back, her face showing a shy and embarrassed expression.
Wenrou stood aside smiling and clapping. It really wasn't easy for this couple to get to where they are today.
However, she could also imagine that Sister Wang's life would only become happier in the future.
Wu Li carried Wang Saozi on his back as they walked ahead, while Wenrou led the children behind, scattering candy.
When Wu Li arrived at the entrance of the family compound, he stopped in his tracks.
There was a man standing in front of him. The man's clothes were tattered, and his hair had grown quite long and was messy.
He stood in front of Wu Li, and stared blankly at how beautifully Wang's wife looked today.
"Gui Xiang, you...you really want to marry Wu Li?" he asked, his lips trembling.
At this moment, Xiao Ya, who was standing next to Wenrou, saw the man and her expression changed.
When Wenrou saw that Zhu Chao still dared to come over at this time, her brows furrowed slightly and her expression darkened.
Looking at Zhu Chao, Sister-in-law Wang was reminded of how she used to be at the Zhu family's house.
"Zhu Chao, we're already divorced. Who I marry is none of your business."
Although she was also startled by Zhu Chao's appearance, especially his eyes, which were sunken due to his significant weight loss, his face looked extremely haggard.
But when he thought that he had brought this on himself, his eyes immediately turned cold.
After Zhu Chao and his wife returned to their hometown, they borrowed money from all their relatives, but no one was willing to lend them money for medical treatment.
The house they used to live in was already in a terrible state, and they didn't even have the money to renovate it.
During this period, they could only live in their old, dilapidated house.
Seeing that Zhu Chao's condition was getting worse, Aunt Zhu was so worried that she fainted.
Zhu Chao had already regretted it by this point, but unfortunately, there was no going back.
Upon hearing the news that Wang Guixiang was going to marry Wu Li, he rushed over.
Not only that, he also heard that Wu Li had registered his daughter's household registration and given her a new name, making her change her surname to Wu.
Now that he has this disease, he will definitely not be able to have any more children. Xiaoya is his only child.
How could a man tolerate his daughter calling another man "Dad"?
Zhu Chao looked at Wang Guixiang in front of him and realized that he had never seen her dressed up so beautifully in his life.
When they got married in the countryside, his family didn't have much money, so the wedding was very simple. Wang Guixiang didn't even wear a new dress before marrying him.
Although he did initially intend to live a good life with her, in the end, he didn't know when everything changed.
"Guixiang, I was wrong, I really know I was wrong. I can't live without you and Xiaoya. Please forgive me and come back with me. I promise I'll live a good life with you from now on and treat you and Xiaoya well."
Zhu Chao even fantasized that Wang Guixiang had feelings for him, after all, he was Xiaoya's biological father.
Before Wang's wife could say anything, Wu Li put her down and kicked Zhu Chao hard in the chest.
"Get the hell away from me! Gui Xiang is my wife. You didn't cherish her when she was with you, and now that she has a disease, you want to harm her? Xiao Ya's surname is Wu now, she's my daughter. Get as far away from me as possible."
Wu Li got angry as soon as he saw Zhu Chao's face. He didn't expect that after so long, Zhu Chao still hadn't given up.
Zhu Chao was already very weak, and Wu Li's kick sent him sprawling to the ground, unable to get up.
At this moment, Huo Yanchuan heard the sound and walked to the door. When he saw Zhu Chao, his expression changed.
Without uttering any further words, he ordered his men to carry Zhu Chao and throw him out.
Today is Wu Li's big day. Zhu Chao's arrival at this time is nothing more than an attempt to stop Wang's wife's marriage. Even if such a person kneels on the ground and cries his heart out, no one will sympathize with him.
After taking Zhu Chao away, Wu Li carried Wang's sister-in-law on his back again and walked towards the courtyard.
No one else was affected. The gongs, drums, and trumpets were banged even louder, and firecrackers went off again at the gate of the compound. Everyone cheered and celebrated happily.
Looking at Wang Guixiang on Wu Li's back, smiling shyly with happiness, Zhu Chao couldn't help but recall that when they got married in the countryside, she looked at him with the same shyness.
"I'm sorry, Guixiang, it's all my fault. I'm a beast. I shouldn't have let you down."
Zhu Chao knelt on the spot, muttering to himself as he watched Wang Guixiang get further and further away from him, his eyes filled with regret.
No matter how much he regrets it now, he can never go back.
The last time the family compound was this lively was when Zhu Chao married Sun Mei. I never expected that this time it would be Wu Li and Sister-in-law Wang's turn.
Everyone found this unbelievable, but everyone knew what kind of people they were. When they got married, they received far more blessings than when Zhu Chao got married.
Today's wedding was a great success. Wu Li not only held a grand banquet in the courtyard and invited everyone, but also treated all his brothers in the transportation team to a meal.
Wenrou was in a good mood today, so she had a small drink.
However, she underestimated her alcohol tolerance and became dizzy before the banquet was even over.
"Is your sister-in-law alright?" Wu Li asked softly, looking at Wenrou who had fainted.
Huo Yanchuan looked helpless as he watched his wife faint at someone else's banquet.
"It's alright, you guys keep going, I'll take her home." Huo Yanchuan shook his head and picked Wenrou up from the seat.
With Wen Jiguang and Li Xiuying looking after the children at the banquet, Huo Yanchuan felt at ease.
Looking at the gentle figure in his arms, Wen Jiguang felt a pang of self-reproach.
"Xiao Rou hasn't drunk much, not even today. I should have stopped her earlier."
Sister-in-law Wang didn't know Wenrou's alcohol tolerance. She just wanted to thank Wenrou for taking care of her and Xiaoya, so she toasted her with a glass of wine. Unexpectedly, Wenrou passed out after drinking it.
"It's my fault. I didn't know Xiaorou couldn't drink alcohol." Sister-in-law Wang stood to the side, looking somewhat helpless.
Huo Yanchuan looked at them and said, "It's alright, I'll take her home. You two continue."
After saying goodbye to Wu Li and the others, he carried Wenrou out of the compound gate.
Seeing this, everyone else couldn't help but admire how good Huo Tuan was to his wife.
Huo Yanchuan carried Wenrou into the car and had the orderly drive all the way to their house in town.
After arriving home, Huo Yanchuan gently carried Wenrou out of the car.
Perhaps because she had been out in the wind for a while, Wenrou is now a little more awake.
She looked up and glanced around before asking Huo Yanchuan, "Wasn't I attending Sister-in-law Wang's wedding? Why did you bring me back?"
"Who gets drunk at someone else's wedding?" Huo Yanchuan said with amusement.
Wenrou recalled that she had indeed felt a little dizzy at the dinner table, but she hadn't expected her to faint completely.
It was only then that she suddenly realized, "Wouldn't I have been incredibly embarrassing back then?"
Huo Yanchuan comforted him, "No one is laughing at you."
"Really?" Wenrou clearly didn't believe him.
However, she has already embarrassed herself, and there's no way to make amends now.
Wenrou thought about Peng Xiaowan's wedding and now Wang's sister-in-law's wedding. To be honest, it would be a lie to say she wasn't envious.
She and Huo Yanchuan got their marriage certificate in a daze, without any wedding ceremony. Now that she thinks about it, she feels like she got the short end of the stick.
"Huo Yanchuan, when are you going to give me a wedding too?" Wenrou asked, hugging Huo Yanchuan's neck.
Huo Yanchuan carried her into the house, and he was taken aback when he heard Wenrou's gentle words.
He then said, "Once I get to Beijing, we'll hold a wedding ceremony."
He felt guilty that Wenrou had asked about this matter on her own initiative.
At the time, his marriage registration with Wenrou was just a formality; there was no wedding ceremony, and the two of them simply moved in together.
Looking back now, he really owes Wenrou a lot.
"Not only weddings, but also wedding photos. Last time I went to Beijing, I passed by a photo studio and saw people taking pictures in wedding dresses. We haven't taken any yet."
Wenrou, fueled by alcohol, finally let out all the things she had been holding back for a long time.
Despite her usually carefree personality, she's not as straightforward as Tan Lin when it comes to relationships; she doesn't say what she thinks.
The last time she went out with her aunt, they happened to pass by a photo studio and saw someone wearing a white wedding dress taking pictures inside.
It was the first time she had ever seen anyone taking wedding photos, so she stood at the door and watched for a while.
Seeing the happiness on other people's faces, she couldn't help but feel envious, and at the same time, she thought of herself and Huo Yanchuan.
She had also imagined what she and Huo Yanchuan would look like when they took their wedding photos, and she wanted to choose the most beautiful wedding dress for the occasion.
"Okay, whatever you say. We'll film it when I get back," Huo Yanchuan replied indulgently.
At this point, Wenrou couldn't help but ask, "So when exactly will you be able to return to Beijing?"
Huo Yanchuan was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Soon."
He doesn't actually know yet, he can only hope that day will come soon.
He has already contacted the people in Beijing, and the car should arrive tomorrow. That means he, Wenrou, and the children will be separated tomorrow.