I fell through the tunnel and brought my family to live a good life

"Later, I told Yuanyuan that I really liked her. Yuanyuan covered her mouth in surprise, but she couldn't hide the happiness in her eyes. That's how we fell in love."

"Later, I knew my father would definitely object. So, I took the opportunity when my father went to the capital to handle business to tell my mother about this. I thought my mother would understand me. After all, she had bravely faced the opposition of her family for love. However, when I told her about my feelings for Yuanyuan, her reaction was beyond my expectations. She did not express understanding as I imagined. Instead, she told me that my marriage was not a joke and could not be based on momentary emotional impulse. She said that as a child of the Tang family, I have the responsibility and obligation to maintain the reputation and interests of the family and cannot arbitrarily choose a woman from a poor family as my wife."

"I tried to explain to my mother that Yuanyuan was such a kind, strong and hardworking girl, and that she was worthy of my love and cherishment. But my mother insisted that my marriage should be decided by the family, not my personal feelings. She even warned me that if I insisted on being with Yuanyuan, I would lose the support and protection of my family, and even everything."

"Faced with my mother's opposition, I felt helpless and confused. On one side was my beloved Yuanyuan, and on the other side was my responsibility and obligation as a member of the Tang family. But Yuanyuan took the initiative to find me. She told me that she didn't want me to get into trouble because of me, and she hoped that I could live a happy and joyful life. She said that she was willing to leave me and let me pursue my family and career."

"Listening to Yuanyuan's words, my heart was filled with pain and reluctance. I knew that I couldn't lose her, and I couldn't give up our relationship. I decided that no matter how great the difficulties and challenges were, I would stay with Yuanyuan and work hard for our love."

"So, I plucked up my courage and expressed my feelings to my mother again. I told her that I had made up my mind and that I wanted to be with Yuanyuan. Whether my family agreed or not, I would stick to it. I hope my mother can understand and support me."

"It was a very hot day. I stood in the scorching sun for three hours until it got dark, my clothes soaked with sweat. My mother looked at my determined eyes and was silent for a long time. Finally, she sighed and told me that she would respect my choice, but also hoped that I would think carefully and not regret it."

After saying the above in one breath, Tang Wenhao picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea. Shen Xiao did not break the silent atmosphere between the two of them, but waited quietly for Tang Wenhao to continue.

"I was so happy when my mother agreed. That night my father came back and she told me that she would help me convince him and put my mind at ease. The next day after school, I went to the bun stand to find Yuanyuan again. But when I walked towards the stall, I noticed a strange man standing next to Yuanyuan. They seemed to be arguing about something, but their voices were so low that I couldn't hear clearly. I felt a little uneasy, but I still walked over."

"Yuanyuan showed a hint of surprise when she saw me, but she quickly concealed it. She smiled and greeted me, but I noticed a trace of tears in the corners of her eyes. I took the bun and pretended to ask who the strange man was."

"Yuanyuan hesitated and didn't want to say more. But the man suddenly spoke, claiming to be Yuanyuan's cousin. He said he was here to take Yuanyuan back because Yuanyuan's mother was staying at his house temporarily. I was suspicious, but Yuanyuan nodded and said she would go home for a few days and asked me to wait for her to come back."

Tang Wenhao's lips trembled slightly as he looked at the scenery outside the window in the distance, but his eyes were unfocused, as if they were empty without a soul. That look made Shen Xiao feel sad.

"But later, when I saw Yuanyuan again, she had become a cold corpse."

"I will never forget that day. I was at home on my day off, wondering when Yuanyuan would come back. It had already been eight days. Tang Xiaosi suddenly rushed into my room in a panic. He told me that a woman's body had been fished out of the dock. Due to the hot weather, the body was unrecognizable, but the clothes on her body were very similar to Yuanyuan's."

"My heart was suddenly filled with fear and anxiety. I immediately found a fast horse and galloped to the dock. When I saw the clothes on the body, I completely collapsed. It was the clothes I had made for Yuanyuan, and the two butterflies on the hem were still clearly visible. I hugged Yuanyuan, and her body was cold. At that moment, I knew that I had lost Yuanyuan forever."

Tang Wenhao's voice was choked with sobs and he could hardly make a sound. Tears fell like beads falling off a string. Shen Xiao held his hand tightly, giving him silent support and comfort. He knew that what Tang Wenhao needed at this moment was not sympathy and pity, but companionship and understanding.

"Do you know, Shen Xiao?" Tang Wenhao choked up and said, "Later I found out that the strange man I saw that day was sent by that person! He told me that Yuanyuan was not worthy of being my wife, and he just wanted Yuanyuan to leave me. He said that Yuanyuan's death was because she was too fragile and couldn't bear the pressure. Tell me, how could that person say that! That was a living life! And today, that person actually told me that Yuanyuan's death was her choice and her destiny, and that person was just following God's will.!"

Although Shen Xiao knew that the father and son had a rift because of Chen Yuanyuan's death, he did not expect the reason behind it to be like this. He always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't put his finger on it.