Capítulo 532: Chapter 532: Is Marriage Really the Best?

Dangdang was brought home by Tang Chuxia, who cleaned her wounds and bandaged them before sighing, “You always said you had a domineering personality, didn’t you? How could you be so oppressed and not even know how to fight back?”

Before her marriage, Dangdang often argued with her original self, fiery like a hot chili pepper. How had she become so weak after getting married?

Dangdang just gave a bitter smile.

She thought the man she had chosen would be outstanding, but only after marriage did she realize Wu Haipeng wasn’t necessarily better than Hu Kai.

What kind of good destination is a man who can’t protect his own wife?

“Would I be looked down upon if I were to divorce now?”

Dangdang looked up at Tang Chuxia, her eyes filled with despair.

Not only did she have to deal with four nephews after getting married, but she also had to face a mother-in-law who had started to act crazily. Even if Wu Haipeng comforted her, the suffocating feeling was truly life-threatening.

Tang Chuxia sighed, “Why do you think like this? It’s they who aren’t good enough to keep you, how could you be looked down upon?”

In fact, Tang Chuxia knew this consolation wasn’t very useful.

The societal environment was just like that.

Excessive criticism of women.

All she could do was tell Dangdang, “As long as it’s your decision, I support you, but there’s a precondition. Don’t undervalue yourself. You deserve better!”

Finally, some light returned to Dangdang’s vacant eyes as she looked at Tang Chuxia, “Really?”

Tang Chuxia patted her shoulder, “Of course, you should think about it. If you weren’t great, Wu Haipeng wouldn’t be so anxious to marry you back. It’s his problem!”

“Stay at home and rest these few days. Your natal family is too far away, and it’s too exhausting to travel back. This place is your natal home now. If Wu Haipeng dares to say anything to you, I’ll throw him out myself!”

Dangdang laughed.

She knew Tang Chuxia was incredibly righteous and acknowledged her own embarrassment.

She wiped away her tears and hugged Tang Chuxia, “Thank you!”

Perhaps it was because she felt true care at Tang Chuxia’s place that Dangdang didn’t quite know how to express her gratitude.

Tang Chuxia just patted her shoulder, “Go take a bath, then have a good sleep. Tomorrow when it gets light out, come to school with me. I’ll take you out to relieve your heart. Don’t always stay home facing those things. Those four children aren’t your responsibility. Your mother-in-law doesn’t necessarily have to be cared for by you!”

Dangdang obediently followed the arrangement, not glancing at the four nephews who had entered the yard.

As for Gu Beihuai, he had also noticed Tang Chuxia’s attitude, and could only take the four little ones to their grandparents’ place, asking them to help look after them for a while. He came back to ask what Tang Chuxia had really planned.

“What else can I plan? Wu Haipeng, that bastard, can’t even protect his own wife. I have to support Dangdang. What do you think if I beat up Wu Haipeng?”

Having said that, Tang Chuxia stared at Dangdang, who offered a bitter smile, the wound on her forehead still throbbing with pain.

“I already regret getting married. I don’t understand why everything was fine before marriage, and why so many issues arose after it. Isn’t your marriage going well? Could it be because of the wedding ceremony?”

Dangdang’s words left Tang Chuxia feeling embarrassed.

She hadn’t had a wedding ceremony, not because she didn’t want to, but because she didn’t want to have it here. It was no reason for Dangdang’s situation.

Yet, this was precisely what Dangdang thought. She looked at Tang Chuxia, “Isn’t the wedding ceremony the brightest moment for a woman, because on that day, everyone is busy for me, and after that day comes hardship? Isn’t it said, the higher you’re held, the harder you fall?”

Tang Chuxia: …

It was the first time she had heard such a theory.

Tang Chuxia sighed, not understanding how Dangdang could have come up with such an idea.

She looked at Dangdang, who was almost out of her mind, held her down, and gave her a massage on the shoulders and neck until she fell asleep before exhaling a breath of relief.

When Tang Chuxia went out, she saw Gu Beihuai and Wu Haipeng standing at the door.

“How is she doing?”

Wu Haipeng asked with some concern.

Tang Chuxia sighed, “It’s a bit troublesome!”

Dangdang’s mental state had deteriorated, and her entire demeanor was bewildered, like she might go mad at any moment.

What exactly had marriage brought to a woman?

Wu Haipeng, disheartened, squatted on the ground, clutching his hair. He had never imagined his life turning out this way.

“Should I not even take a wife? Do I even deserve to have a wife?”

No one answered Wu Haipeng’s questions, but Tang Chuxia reminded him, “Brother Haipeng, if you believe me, then don’t go on like this. You also don’t think about the current situation. Sooner or later, Dangdang is going to have an issue, then what will you do?”

That remark reminded Wu Haipeng, who seemed to find his backbone and looked pleadingly towards Tang Chuxia for help.

Tang Chuxia had not expected the normally cheerful Wu Haipeng to ever have such a day.

All she could do was to advise Wu Haipeng, “The most urgent matter is to separate Dangdang from all these troubles. You can hire someone to take care of the four children; your family can afford a nanny. As for your grandmother, there are your mother and father, they’ll take care of her. You still have to go to work, and you need to find a job for Dangdang as well, so she won’t stay home all day. If you’re more ruthless, just move out with Dangdang!”

That was the best solution.

Wu Haipeng nodded in agreement.

He knew he was being weak and that the current situation was indeed untenable and prone to issues.

So, he said he would consider Tang Chuxia’s suggestion and told Gu Beihuai, “I’ll go look for a place now, we’ll move out first!”

Tang Chuxia said, “You don’t need to rush, let Dangdang stay here for a few days. The welfare institution has just been repaired, and they need someone to help supervise the inspection. Let Dangdang take my place there, as I have to attend classes and can’t be there. If she likes it, she can stay and work there!”

The welfare institution had many tasks requiring courage and careful attention. Dangdang might have been slightly lacking in thoughtfulness, but she was brave enough and had a baby face, which would make it easy for her to connect with the children there.

Wu Haipeng’s eyes brightened.

This was a good thing.

In this manner, Dangdang could be freed from the domestic troubles at home.

“Brother Haipeng, I must warn you, if you don’t treat Dangdang well, she might not be able to continue with you!”

These words made Wu Haipeng freeze, then he gave a bitter smile.

“I understand!”

Wu Haipeng left, needing to talk to Mrs. Wu first.

Meanwhile, Tang Chuxia leaned on Gu Beihuai’s shoulder, “What’s he thinking in his heart? Is he considering divorce?”

Gu Beihuai sighed, knowing that Tang Chuxia didn’t have any trust in Wu Haipeng.

“That won’t happen. He is thinking of going back to cause some trouble for his mother, like preparing to bring an elder from his hometown to take care of the old lady!”

Tang Chuxia: …