The rural doctor is busy with farming, and her abstinent husband can't bear it

"My younger brother Jiang Youfu had just come into this world. I don't remember clearly what had angered her. I only knew that I was forced into a cold water tank and my life was almost extinguished. Thanks to my eldest brother who showed up in time and pulled me back from the brink of death. He was only seven or eight years old that year, and he had endured a lot of punishment for this. The marks of the whip are still faintly visible on his body..."

Jiang Ziling's voice was a little low as he continued, "From that moment on, I developed an indelible fear of her. My eldest brother never dared to leave me alone at home again. No matter where we went, he would hold my hand tightly."

"On a scorching hot day, my father called my eldest brother away to help with farm work. The sun was scorching that day, and there was no shade in the fields. My eldest brother was worried that I would get heatstroke, so he left me alone at home. Just then, she said she wanted to take me to the market in town. Although I was extremely reluctant, I couldn't get over her tough attitude and was forced to sit on the bumpy ox cart. In the end, she ruthlessly abandoned me in the bustling market. There were strange faces all around me. Loneliness and fear instantly overwhelmed me, and tears burst out of my eyes uncontrollably."

Having said that, Jiang Ziling took a deep breath, his chest heaving, as if that memory still frightened him.

"I groped my way home with my vague memory, but the night was as dark as ink, and there was no one around. I was filled with fear of the unknown, fear of ghosts walking at night, fear of lurking wild animals. I curled up helplessly beside the ridge of the field, tears in my eyes mixed with anxiety and fatigue, and spent a long wait in a half-awake state. It was not until late at night that my eldest brother found me. He carried me on his back and walked step by step through the dark path. Along the way, he told me in his warm and firm voice: 'Don't be afraid, I'm here.' It was not until the dawn that we returned to the home that was both familiar and strange."

Su Yu's voice trembled a little, and he was obviously deeply moved by this story: "Then, what about your father? Did he know nothing about Zhao's behavior?"

Jiang Ziling's eyes dimmed a little, and he sighed softly: "Zhao is eloquent, she confuses right and wrong, and her temperament is extremely domineering. A simple and honest man like my father is simply unable to compete with her. If I complain to my father, I am afraid that not only will I not be protected, but I will retaliate even more severely from Zhao."

"Therefore, my elder brother and I can only rely on each other and support each other in this precarious family."

At this moment, Su Yu seemed to be able to see through the layers of fog and glimpse into Xie Xinghua's inner struggle and pain.

Once upon a time, she always blamed Xie Xinghua for being cowardly and not daring to stand up and resist. Little did she know that in that world where the strong bully the weak, facing the devil-like Zhao and her younger brothers and sisters as her weak points, how easy would it be to resist?

A feeling of guilt arose in Su Yu's heart. She blamed herself for her previous indifference and prejudice, and for never putting herself in Xie Xinghua's shoes.

Looking at Jiang Ziling's weather-beaten face, Su Yu secretly made up his mind: in the future, he must give Xie Xinghua more help and care, and use practical actions to warm that tormented heart.

"What happens after that?"

Su Yu's eyes sparkled with curiosity, and he asked gently, as if he was eager to uncover the mystery of the past.

"After that, my eldest brother grew up gradually as the years passed. His body became stronger and he became more hardworking and resilient. He was especially good at hunting. Every time he went deep into the mountains and forests, he would always bring back rich prey."

Jiang Ziling couldn't help revealing a trace of nostalgia when he said this. "At first, he was worried that I was still young and couldn't bear to let me set foot in those dangerous places, so he refused to let me follow him. But I was stubborn at that time, and I wanted to fight alongside him. After a lot of persuasion, he still couldn't persuade me, so he had to agree to take me up the mountain. Over time, I also learned to identify tracks, draw the bow and shoot arrows, and occasionally I could help him catch some small animals. In this way, our days revealed a hint of sweetness in the hardship, and our lives gradually got better."

"Those peaceful days were like a ray of gentle sunshine on a summer morning. They made people nostalgic, but they were so short."

There was a barely perceptible sadness in Jiang Ziling's tone, "Until one day, an accident happened in the mountains, and all the good things came to an abrupt end. Zhao's usually hidden hideous face was revealed at that moment. I was too sick to get up from the bed, and the food she sent was either moldy or rotten. Although not fatal, it was enough to make people unable to swallow..." Jiang Ziling forced a bitter smile, trying to make his narration sound light-hearted, but the feeling of depression still quietly seeped into Su Yu's heart through the gaps between his words.

Su Yu listened quietly, with a determined light in his eyes.

In her opinion, what the Zhou family did was worth it, even if it meant she would go through fire and water.

"Jiang Wangshan dragged his broken leg to rescue his brother from the danger in the mountains. This perseverance and deep affection are the most precious wealth in the world. He was willing to protect his brothers at the cost of his own life. This selflessness moved me. Jiang Wangshan's love for his brother further demonstrates his noble sentiments. I, Su Yu, swear here that as long as there is an opportunity one day, I will do my best to help him get rid of the troubles of injuries."

Jiang Ziling sighed lightly and said calmly: "In this fickle world, there is no such thing as true rebirth. This ordinary and worthless life is just struggling on the edge of fate."

His words concealed a deep loneliness and self-mockery.

"A worthless life?"

Su Yu immediately retorted, his voice full of unquestionable power, "How can the value of a person be measured only by gold and silver? The noble character is the wealth that cannot be matched by real gold and silver. In my opinion, the purity of your character and the nobleness of your moral conduct are far better than any treasure in the world."

Her eyes were gentle yet resolute, and she continued, "What's more, you have not only a noble heart, but also a charming appearance."

Su Yu's laughter was crisp, but with a hint of mischief, which instantly made the originally heavy atmosphere become a lot more relaxed.

Jiang Ziling's cheeks turned red unconsciously. He was just enjoying the praise from the bottom of his heart, but in the blink of an eye he was overwhelmed by this sudden teasing.

These compliments were clearly words of praise, but they caused a subtle sense of embarrassment to arise in his heart.

Jiang Ziling couldn't help but feel some strange emotions in his heart when A Yu expressed his admiration for his appearance many times.

Could it be that she really has feelings for me?

After a moment's silence, Jiang Ziling took a deep breath and mustered up unprecedented courage.