CHAPTER 196: CHAPTER 2: THE WIFE WHO SHARED MY HARDSHIPS (PART 2)

No matter how busy he was, how could he not come home every night? But Li Shuning was too naive at that time. She had no idea that the man had bought another house outside and was hiding a mistress.

Another year passed, and when the mistress became pregnant, the man confessed to Li Shuning.

Li Shuning could not believe that the man who promised to treat her well back then could do such a thing.

How ironic, nearly ten years had passed. She had sacrificed so much for this family, and now that everything was finally getting better, the man was asking for a divorce.

The man even complained that Li Shuning was a burden, using his money for everything and being of no use at all.

Originally, the man’s parents supported Li Shuning, but when they found out the mistress was pregnant, they fell silent and said nothing more.

Li Shuning cried day and night. She never thought that the family she treated with true love would be so heartless in the end.

The jobless man from the past had been supported by her salary. When the man was fighting for his career, she took care of his parents at home so he wouldn’t have to worry.

Now, she was old and worn out, and the young and beautiful mistress was stepping on her to rise. Without Li Shuning’s support, the man might never have been able to leave Yanling City.

Li Shuning felt that without love, staying together was just mutual torture, and the man already had a child with someone else; what could she do?

They divorced, but the man said Li Shuning had no job and didn’t earn money, gave her only fifty thousand yuan in the divorce, and dismissed her just like that.

Grief overcame heartbreak; Li Shuning was completely numb and couldn’t care anymore.

In reality, the man had two houses, a luxury car, and considerable savings.

Li Shuning couldn’t face returning to Binhai City. Once, she saw the man’s new family of four and finally broke down, jumping from the tallest building in Lezhou City.

Li Shuning opened her eyes and felt it wasn’t worth it for the original self.

Originally the Little Princess of the family, forced to such desperation that she jumped; it was too foolish.

Li Shuning came into this world when she first arrived in Lezhou City.

This meant there were only two years left before the man would confess.

Since things had come to this, how could Li Shuning let the man go, and how could she let them live such a carefree life?

They trampled over her to achieve their goals. Wishful thinking.

By now, the man was already somewhat repulsed by Li Shuning, especially when he touched her hands, all interest would fade away.

But at this moment, the man still felt some guilt towards Li Shuning because the family needed money, and sometimes his parents required medical check-ups. So, he gave his salary card to Li Shuning.

Li Shuning stood up. Based on the story’s information, she went to the bedroom, entered the bathroom, and looked at the plain-faced, modestly dressed woman in the mirror with some helplessness.

If a woman doesn’t treat herself well, who else will?

Just look at those hands; they are the best evidence.

At this moment, the man’s money was in her hands, and it would be two months later before he would take it back.

His parents had gone out for a walk. Li Shuning looked at the time; it was nine in the morning.

Thinking for a moment, Li Shuning directly went out.

Li Shuning first went to the cosmetics store and bought many skincare products, then went to the clothing store and bought quite a few clothes.

She had two hundred thousand in her card and spent only five or six thousand on shopping, but she directly withdrew forty thousand and stored it in the Qiankun Ring.

Returning home, she made lunch and took the man’s parents out.

"Dad, Mom, when you were back in the village, you often felt unwell, and the medical conditions there weren’t good. Now that Mr. Lin is capable, let’s go to the hospital for a checkup; it’ll be a blessing for you."

The two thought about it and didn’t refuse.

Their son was now successful. Given his nature, if they were unwell, he would worry, so they might as well have a comprehensive check-up.

During the check-up, several minor issues were indeed found.

Li Shuning had the doctor prescribe medicine and checked through various tests.

This entire ordeal cost more than ten thousand.

Li Shuning bought a lot of nutritional supplements and stored another ten thousand in the Qiankun Ring.

Returning home, it was already evening.

Opening the door, she saw Lin Hua standing at the entrance with an unpleasant expression.

Seeing Li Shuning, he coldly snorted, "Shuning, I gave you the salary card, and you wasted money? In just one day, you spent seventy thousand."

Lin Hua had received a message notification when the money was withdrawn.

Li Shuning remained unflustered, "Mr. Lin, when Dad and Mom were in the village, they often felt unwell. When you weren’t home, and they got sick, I was the one doing all the farm work. I thought we should have them checked. Look, here is the medical report. I was worried about their health, so I did all the tests naturally, costing more money."

"Besides, the doctor prescribed quite a few medicines, and there are nutritional supplements. I didn’t waste money. I even bought a massage chair, and the money hasn’t been paid yet. It will be paid on delivery, and it’s a good chair for Dad and Mom to use."

"Mr. Lin, now with your status, if I keep wearing those unbecoming clothes, it doesn’t look good for you, so I bought some clothes, including ones for Dad and Mom, and also bought some cosmetics. Hence, I spent a bit more money today. But the main expense was their health check-up; this cost is necessary, so don’t feel bad about it."

Lin Hua found his words stuck.

He couldn’t say the money Li Shuning spent was unjustified.

If he dared to say it, it would only bring social censure.

Lin Guocai also spoke up, "Son, without understanding the situation, saying this to Xiao Ning is really not right. In the past in the village, both your mom and I were cared for by Xiao Ning. She wouldn’t spend even a penny on herself; everything was for us. Now that you can earn, it’s only right for Xiao Ning to manage things and dress nicely for herself. She deserves it."

Lin Hua sheepishly entered the house.

In the original story, Li Shuning hardly spent any money, and Lin Hua eventually took the card back. But now, it wasn’t so easy to retrieve it.

Soon, the people delivering the massage chair arrived.

Li Shuning acted as if she was making dinner and didn’t take out any money, so naturally, Lin Hua had to pay for it. The massage chair cost thirty to forty thousand. Even though Lin Hua earned a lot, losing a hundred thousand in one go still pained him.

However, seeing his parents sitting on the massage chair, smiling happily, he couldn’t utter a word of complaint.

After dinner, Li Shuning took a bath, applying skincare, insisting on treating herself well despite everything.

Lin Hua, having fumed all afternoon, naturally had no interest in touching Li Shuning that night.

Li Shuning didn’t even want to share a bed, so after washing clothes, she released the hovercar on the balcony, climbed aboard it, and let the puppet go to sleep.