bookbashuk Chapter 423 Suicide
Chapter 423 Suicide
On July 20th, the weather was fine, with a gentle breeze carrying a hint of warmth.
Shen Li thought that staying at home all the time wasn't a good idea, so he suggested taking the four children to climb the Great Wall. The four little ones cheered and agreed immediately.
Lu Cheng and Lu Sheng accompanied them, and the family drove out in three cars in a grand procession.
The weather isn't scorching hot right now, just the right amount of sweltering heat. Moving around and sweating makes you feel refreshed.
Shen Li firmly believes that as long as a child has a good constitution and strong immunity, those minor viruses will naturally not be able to get close to them.
As the group descended the mountain, Shen Li glanced at the crowd in the distance, then suddenly stopped, frozen in place.
Lu Cheng followed her gaze and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Lu Sheng, holding Huanhuan, followed their gazes.
The three exchanged glances before Shen Li looked away and said in a calm tone, "It's nothing, just pretend you didn't see it. Don't meddle in other people's business."
Lu Sheng and Lu Cheng both nodded silently in agreement.
After all, Shen Li's third aunt was not a sensible person. In the current situation, if she rashly went up to talk to her, she might be accused of deliberately interfering with her and Luo Changhai's marital relationship.
But Shen Li's gaze couldn't help but drift towards that direction again.
Luo Changhai was accompanied by a woman at least ten years younger than him, and a young man who was almost an adult stood beside him.
The young man's features bore a striking resemblance to Luo Changhai's, making it obvious that he was likely Luo's illegitimate son.
Shen Li sneered inwardly.
I remember my third aunt used to sigh and complain that she hadn't given Luo Changhai a son in her life, and that she was ashamed of the ancestors of the Luo family.
ridiculous.
In fact, women have no need to feel guilty for not having given birth to a son.
Whether a child is born or conceived is determined by the genes of both husband and wife, and is never the responsibility of either party.
Furthermore, if someone looks down on you or criticizes you because you didn't have a son, then they made the wrong choice from the start.
If you choose the right person, whether you have a son or a daughter, they will be cherished.
However, if you make the wrong choice, even if you give birth to a son with all your might, your life may not be peaceful, and all sorts of troubles will still arise.
This scene, like an ominous prelude, weighed heavily on Shen Li's heart.
After the family finished climbing the Great Wall, they found a riverside restaurant and chose an outdoor table to sit and dine.
Looking at her three sons, each with their own unique appearance and charm, Shen Li couldn't help but feel a tenderness in her eyes—it was wonderful that her children were all growing up well.
A foreign action movie was playing on the projection screen in the restaurant lobby. Suddenly, the third son tugged at Shen Li's sleeve, his eyes sparkling as he pointed at the screen: "Mom, look at that car! It's so cool!"
Shen Li looked in the direction he was pointing and smiled, "It is quite handsome, but this model has not yet been introduced to China."
She turned to her three sons and said earnestly, "When you all come of age, each of you can choose one you like, and consider it your coming-of-age gift from your mother."
Lele's face fell, and she wailed, "We still have to wait for many years! It's so painful!"
Shen Li chuckled at his words and ruffled his hair. "If I buy it for you now, you can only look at it and not drive it. Wouldn't that be even more frustrating? Besides, in a few years, there will be even more stylish sports cars on the market, and there will definitely be some that suit your taste better than this one."
Lele thought about it and agreed, then immediately smiled and said, "Mom's right!"
Huanhuan, standing nearby, also raised her little paw and cried out in a soft, sweet voice, "Mommy, Mommy, I want a toy car too!"
Shen Li pinched her little cheek and smiled gently, "Yes, Huanhuan has everything her brothers have."
The group returned home in high spirits, but their peaceful days were short-lived. Shen Li's phone suddenly rang.
She looked at the word "Dad" on the screen and pressed the answer button: "Hello, Dad..."
The voice on the other end of the phone was heavy and hoarse. After hearing a few words, Shen Li's face instantly showed surprise—the Luo family had received terrible news.
She was having breakfast with her family at the time, and the atmosphere at the table was originally relaxed and harmonious, but as her expression suddenly changed, the air instantly froze.
Everyone at the table stopped eating and all eyes turned to her.
Shen Li looked up at her grandmother sitting opposite her. Her lips moved, but she couldn't say anything for a long time. Only silence weighed heavily on her heart.
Lu's mother also noticed something was wrong. Her smile faded, and she asked with concern, "Lili, what's wrong? What happened?"
Shen Li took a deep breath, suppressed the sob in her throat, and said "Okay, I understand" to the person on the other end of the phone before hanging up.
Grandma Shen seemed to have a premonition; her hand holding the chopsticks trembled slightly, and her eyes were fixed on Shen Li: "Stop holding it in, tell me, what happened?"
Shen Li pursed her lips, her voice tinged with barely concealed pain: "Third Aunt... is gone."
With a clatter, Grandma Shen's chopsticks fell onto the dining table. She clenched her fists tightly, her knuckles turning white.
After a moment, she slowly loosened her grip and gently put the bowl down.
"Grandma..." Shen Li quickly got up and supported her arm.
Grandma Shen's voice was terribly hoarse, yet she forced a calm: "How did it die?"
"Dad said... it was suicide." Shen Li's voice was even lower. "Dad and Mom have already rushed to the Luo family's house."
Grandma Shen took a deep breath, supported herself on the table, and slowly stood up. Her tone was firm: "Let's go take a look."
The grandfather standing to the side also looked extremely grim.
Although Grandma always resented Third Aunt for being useless and confused, she was still Grandma's own daughter. The thought of an older woman burying her younger sister was heartbreaking.
He quickly stepped forward and firmly supported Grandma Shen's other arm.
"Okay, let's go." Shen Li nodded, and after helping her grandmother take two steps, she saw her grandmother's body go limp and fall straight to the ground.
Fortunately, her grandfather reacted quickly and caught her, preventing her from falling to the ground.
Shen Li's heart leaped into her throat. She quickly instructed the butler beside her, "Quick! Get the car started and we're at the hospital immediately!"
She turned to Lu Sheng, her voice urgent, "Big brother, help Grandma into the car, we need to go to the hospital first!"
The children were also frightened by this sudden turn of events, their faces turning pale. The eldest, An'an, stood up and said in a calm tone, "Mother, I'll go with you."
Shen Li glanced at him, then at the other two young children and Huanhuan, and gritted her teeth: "No need, you stay home and take good care of your younger siblings, don't worry us."
"Okay." An An nodded emphatically, her small body standing straight, trying her best to play the role of a "little adult".
The death of her third aunt was too unexpected, but Shen Li had actually had a vague premonition in her heart.
All of this is probably related to Luo Changhai's illegitimate son.
Auntie loved Luo Changhai so much, even to the point of being somewhat humble. She firmly believed that Luo Changhai loved her, and that even though she hadn't given birth to a son, he would never abandon her.
This self-deceiving love was the only spiritual pillar that sustained her through all these years.
Now that her pillar has collapsed, she is probably in utter despair.