Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s

Chapter 70: Chapter 70 What is the Meaning of Tolerance

Chapter 70 -70 What is the Meaning of Tolerance

“But, but sometimes, enduring a moment brings peace, and stepping back opens up a world of possibilities. Little, you only somewhat resemble Xiao Qingzhu. Your grandfather suspects, you look more like your father whom you’ve never met.”

Chiang Songhai had not expected that Chiang Xiao, who used to listen to his teachings with her head down, would now bluntly refute him. He felt a sense of powerlessness in his heart and could only urge her earnestly again.

“You are still young, and when you grow up, who knows how pretty you might become. The reason your grandfather tells you this is to say that the way you look doesn’t necessarily mean your dad was a brute. Maybe he was an educated and cultured man. I don’t want you to grow up to be a vulgar village woman who curses and fights at the drop of a hat. Otherwise, what if you find your father one day and he despises you?”

Listening to her grandfather’s words, Chiang Xiao couldn’t help but be surprised.

So this was what Grandfather had been thinking all along?

No wonder life at home was so hard, yet Grandfather still insisted she go to school.

No wonder he and Grandmother didn’t press her to help in the fields, only advising her to learn some herbal medicine knowledge.

He had never given up hope.

Although she still didn’t agree with her grandfather’s views, Chiang Xiao was genuinely moved.

Her grandfather sincerely cared for her and had her best interests at heart.

Chiang Xiao’s nose tingled, and she revealed a smile.

“Thank you, Grandfather. I understand what you mean,” she said.

Chiang Songhai breathed a sigh of relief and said, “I always knew my Little was a smart kid. Another thing, your Sister Guiying might be foolish, but her man, Ding Daqiang, is even worse. When I saw him carrying a hoe early yesterday morning, I was worried he would make trouble for you in the future. Little, listen to Grandfather, it’s okay to suffer a little loss for safety and peace, right?”

To say Chiang Songhai was weak-willed wouldn’t be wrong, but in reality, he understood it all.

He understood right from wrong, understood humiliation.

But in his view, neither he nor his wife had enough strength to fight back forcefully, fearing that in the end it would only harm Chiang Xiao.

Deep love bred deep fear.

It was only now that Chiang Xiao truly began to grasp her grandfather’s meaning.

Seeing that she still remained silent, Chiang Songhai sighed, “It’s the same with today’s incident involving your great-uncle. Little, our family only consists of three people. Your grandmother has always been frail, and I really can’t do heavy work anymore. As for the Old Chiang Family, it’s okay if your aunts and mother-in-law take small advantages usually, but if there comes a day when you’re in trouble, the Old Chiang Family might protect you…”

So Grandfather held such expectations for the Old Chiang Family too?

If Chiang Xiao really were the thirteen-year-old girl without the harrowing experiences of her past life, her grandfather’s words today would surely have moved her, making her hold them close to her heart.

But having heard all this now, although she was moved, she completely disagreed with her grandfather’s point of view.

“Grandfather, do you know what would have happened if I didn’t severely beat down Niu Guiying today?”

Chiang Xiao’s eyes filled with a coldness, “My reputation would have been completely ruined. Don’t you know, Grandfather, what the outcome is for a girl whose reputation is destroyed? If putting up with them, letting them off, and avoiding them only leads to my reputation being tarnished and being insulted at will, what’s the value of forbearance?”

“And regarding the Old Chiang Family, today, your sister-in-law and your elder uncle’s wife were also present. Logically, when Niu Guiying insulted me, alleging that I had done shameful and immoral things with a man, it was a very serious accusation. But did they show the slightest intent to defend me? They watched me being insulted, watched as Niu Guiying was about to hit me first, yet they didn’t utter a single word. How can you still harbour any hope that the Old Chiang Family would protect me?”