She was always disgusted by her husband when she didn't give birth to a son, and after her three-year-old daughter died, she began to fight back fiercely
Li Qiang always remembered that he was eight years old that year, which was the age of naughty. His father took him to the park to play, and he hid mischievously, wanting to play hide and seek with his father. However, he lost his way, and when it was dark, he didn't wait for his father, but waited for a stranger - Li Qiang.
When Li Ming woke up, he saw a woman in ragged clothes with her wrists chained, Li Hongmei. She looked at Li Ming with wide eyes, and Li Ming was so frightened that he cowered in the corner.
Li Hongmei is another person trapped in this hell, bought by Li Qiang from her uncle for 5,000 yuan. She wasn't sure if that uncle was real, because she had been through so many similar situations.
Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you. Li Hongmei stretched out her hand and handed him a cold steamed bun.
He was so hungry that he couldn't help swallowing his saliva, quickly grabbed the steamed bun from Li Hongmei's hand, and then retreated to the corner and swallowed it in a big gulp.
Eat slowly, don't choke. Li Hongmei seems to see her former self.
The door "clanged", and Li Hongmei's heart tightened, knowing that it was Li Qiang who came back. She curled up nervously in another corner.
Crying, crying, crying, you know crying, giving birth to such a girl who can only cry**, mourning star. Li Hongmei's abuse of Wang Qiang has long been commonplace, and she stretched out her arms and begged to hug her daughter.
Li Qiang raised his hand and gave her a slap, squatted down and poked her forehead and said, "Think about how to serve your master well, otherwise you don't want to take this girl." ”
Li Qiang is an old bachelor in his forties, and from the day he bought her, he beat and scolded her. In order to prevent her from escaping, she was chained to the house all the time. When she gave birth to her daughter, the beast had another means of controlling her.
I got ......Got it ......Li Hongmei knelt on the ground and kowtowed vigorously.
Li Qiang enjoyed the feeling of domination very much, he opened the chains, handed the baby in swaddling clothes to Li Hongmei, and then turned his head to stare at the boy in the corner gloomily.
Boy, you will be my son from now on, from today onwards, your name is Li Ming, be honest, if you dare to escape, I will tie you up with iron chains!A sly smile appeared at the corner of Li Qiang's mouth, like a porcupine with fangs.
I'm not called Li Ming, my name is Jeremy Lin, I'm not your son, ...... villainYou're the big badass. ”
Li Qiang's anger was ignited instantly, and he picked up the broom behind the door and was about to hit: "Rabbit cub, I see that you have itchy skin." ”
Li Hongmei blocked him behind her, the broom fell on her fiercely, she didn't say a word, raised her head and said to Li Qiang: "Don't beat him, it will be broken, don't you want him to give you a pension and send him to the end, annoyed that he will hate you, let me persuade him, make sure he is obedient." ”
Li Qiang pondered whether what Li Hongmei said was reasonable, and complained angrily to Li Hongmei on the side: "If you don't give birth to a son for Lao Tzu, Lao Tzu will have to pay for this!."”
Li Hongmei was so frightened that she didn't dare to breathe, she had been beaten many times because she didn't give birth to a son.
Give Lao Tzu a good look at him, he will be our son in the future, if he loses it, Lao Tzu will sell that girl!Li Hongmei choked back tears and nodded obediently.
Li Qiang took a bottle of wine, whistled and went out. Li Hongmei enjoyed the time when Li Qiang was away, she held her daughter in her arms, as if she belonged to the world at that moment.
She stretched out her hand and motioned for the frightened Li Ming to come over, he could feel Li Hongmei's kindness, came to her, stroked the hair in front of Li Ming's forehead, and said softly: "In the future, I will call you Mingming, don't mention your previous name in front of him, otherwise you will be beaten again." ”
Sister ......This was the first thing Li Ming said since he came here.
Li Hongmei understands that this is dependence and trust, and her thin shoulders have more to rely on since then.
Sister, I can't go home, can I?But I miss Mom and Dad. Li Ming curled up in her arms like a poor stray dog, although he was young, he himself vaguely knew that he had been deceived by the bad guys.
Li Hongmei gently patted him on the back and comforted: "You are still young now, you can't escape, if you are caught by him and you will be beaten again, you just stay first, don't fight with him, you will definitely have a chance to find a home when you grow up in the future." My sister will take good care of you, so you should treat your sister as your mother first. ”
The ignorant Li Ming had a lot of questions in his heart, where did his sister come from?Why did Li Qiang ask him to call her mother?Why didn't my sister run away when she was beaten?
These questions had been buried in his heart, and he did not dare to ask them, because as soon as he asked his sister, he began to shed tears.
Li Yong has always claimed that Li Hongmei is Li Ming's mother. When Li Yong was away, he preferred to call Li Hongmei his sister, because in Li Ming's eyes, she was like a sister.
Li Yong felt that it was a waste to have two idle laborers at home, and he couldn't support two people who didn't work. After giving birth to her daughter, Li Hongmei became more honest, and when the farm was busy, Li Yong would untie the chains and let her work in the fields, while Li Ming was responsible for taking care of his sister and cooking at home.
Li Laosan, this little daughter-in-law is tender, with thin arms and legs, are you willing to let her go to the field to do farm work?Luo Laohan next to him teased.
Li Yong sat on the ground and replied proudly: "Women can't get used to it, they have to be solid before they are obedient." ”
Under the scorching sun, Li Hongmei shuttled through the fields, while Li Yong walked behind her as if showing off, kicked her down, and shouted: "I'm grinding foreign workers again, and I did such a thing for half a day." ”
Aunt Peng couldn't help but be amazed and muttered, "What a sin, what a sin." ”
Li Ming is an eight-year-old child who has never cooked such a thing. Li Hongmei instructed him on the steps and precautions for cooking before going to the ground, but there was a huge gap between theory and practice.
When Li Hongmei took Li Ming home, the big iron pot on the stove was emitting black smoke and flour was scattered all over the ground. Li Hongmei quickly pushed the big iron pot aside and extinguished the fire with water.
Li Yong's red eyes flashed with anger, like an angry beast. He walked behind Li Hongmei, raised his leg and kicked it violently, and shouted loudly: "I am grinding for foreign work here again, and I have been working for a long time to do this." ”
Li Hongmei hugged Li Yong's calf with all her might, and said to Li Ming next to her: "Quick, quickly admit your mistake to your father." ”
Li Ming clenched his fists and glared at Li Yong angrily, like a warrior who was not afraid of life and death.
Please, admit your mistake!Li Hongmei was kicked to the corner of the table by Li Yong.
Li Ming wiped his tears, knelt on the ground, and said, "Dad, I was wrong, don't beat my mother, just beat me if you want to." ”
Li Yong picked up the broom behind the door, and the broom fell on Li Ming like raindrops. He was huddled at the base of the wall, under the table, still grinning from the beating. Li Hongmei also tried hard to resist, and was beaten a lot, and her body was bruised and purple.
Li Yong was tired, and after sitting down, he grabbed Li Ming's ear and shouted: "You are not the young master of the landlord's family, you can't do this housework well, I want you to eat white rice!."”
I'll study hard, not next time, not next time. Li Ming said with tears in his eyes.
Li Hongmei cooked the meal, and it was already completely dark. As soon as Li Ming's buttocks touched the bench, he was yelled aside by Li Yong: "There is still a face to eat, hungry and have a long memory." ”
Li Mingzhan stood tremblingly at the base of the wall, his stomach growled, and he could only drool as he watched the food on the table.
Mingming, Mingming. In the middle of the night, Li Ming heard someone calling him in a daze, rubbed his eyes, and it turned out to be Li Hongmei.
Quick, get dressed up. Li Hongmei whispered.
Li Ming sat up, and Li Hongmei handed him a steamed bun, which was also dripped with sesame oil, which smelled fragrant and salty.
You must be hungry, eat it. Li Ming took a big bite of the steamed bun, and tears kept flowing down, mixed with the sesame oil on the steamed bun, fragrant and salty.
Many years later, Li Ming still remembers that on a dark night, Li Hongmei used the fragrant steamed buns to add some flavor to his bitter life.
Give me the baby!Li Hongmei chased Li Yong, trying to recapture the girl who was taken away.
Li Yong kicked her to the ground, still clinging to his thighs.
Please, the girl is only three years old, let me raise it for a few more years. Li Hongmei begged.
Li Yong roared: "Let go of Lao Tzu, I have promised the patriarch to send the girl to his son as a child daughter-in-law, the girl is someone else's family sooner or later, why stay at home and eat rice!."Lao Tzu's bride price money has been collected!”
Li Ming blocked the door, grabbed the door with both hands, and said, "Dad, I'm not going to school anymore, I'm going to earn money, don't send the girl away." ”
Don't mix it with me, Lao Tzu still expects you to retire and die. With a slap, blood flowed from the corner of Li Ming's mouth.
Li Hongmei sat slumped on the ground, muttering: "The girl has fallen into the fire pit, she has fallen into the fire pit, she is still so young." ”
The son of the patriarch's family was five years older than the girl, and he was a fool who only drooled and smirked at people. The village chief was afraid that his son would not be able to find a daughter-in-law when he grew up, so he wanted to raise a child daughter-in-law by his side as soon as possible and prepare a daughter-in-law for his son.
I'm going to beat him to death when I grow up, and then I'll get my sister back!Li Ming hugged Li Hongmei, who was sitting on the ground, and swore an oath.
Are you sure that the patriarch will go this way?"On a cold winter's day, Li Hongmei and Li Ming hid at the intersection and waited for the village chief, taking advantage of Li Yong's drunkenness.
I inquired, and the patriarch took this road when he came back from playing cards at night. Li Yong said.
About half an hour later, the patriarch appeared in their sight in the dark night with a flashlight, frightening Li Hongmei to kneel on the ground.
Patriarch, give me back the girl, you have a lot of it, let me keep the girl by my side!Please!The patriarch took a closer look, this was the little daughter-in-law of Li Yong's family, although it was not bright at night, but her face was as tender as a peeled boiled egg in the moonlight.
The patriarch pondered for a moment and said, "Come with me." ”
Li Hongmei wiped her tears and followed with joy. The village chief turned to Li Yong and said, "It's just you, let him go back." ”
Li Hongmei waved her hand at Li Ming and said, "You go back first, just give me a look at him, I'm afraid he will wake up and find out." ”
Li Ming had been anxiously hiding at the door of the house, waiting until he was almost frozen before he saw Li Hongmei's figure. Her face was stained with tears, her hair was a little messy, and she was wrapped in a big flower jacket.
Sister, what's wrong with you?Li Ming asked with concern.
Li Hongmei took a deep breath and didn't say much, only replied, "I'm fine." Then he walked straight into the house with the girl in his arms and placed the girl in the bed.
Li Hongmei didn't mention in front of Li Ming how the patriarch agreed to her to bring the girl back. Li Ming also tacitly did not ask again. The two of them said to Li Yong in unison: "The girl cried too much at the patriarch's house, and the patriarch's family couldn't sleep well, so she was too annoyed to send her back." ”
Li Yong confirmed that the patriarch would not take back the bride price, and scolded twice: "Lose money." I didn't dig any further.
Li Hongmei's unexpected pregnancy allowed her and her son to live a relatively easy life. Li Yong is in a good mood, and there is a new life to look forward to at home.
Unexpectedly, Li Hongmei was no longer forced to work hard with Li Yong, but stayed at home to take care of the children and cook. This allows them to have more alone time and enjoy the warmth of family.
Sister, you don't have to accompany me, I have a lot of homework today. Li Ming said as he focused on his homework.
Li Hongmei sat quietly on the side, rubbed Li Ming's hands from time to time, and said gently: "It's okay, my sister will accompany you when you do your homework." ”
Sister, isn't it time to take the junior high school exam after this term?Li Hongmei asked with concern.
Li Ming pouted: "When I go to junior high school, I have to go to the town, and my father probably won't provide for me." ”
Li Hongmei patted Li Ming's head: "Don't worry, you just have to study hard, my sister will find a way for you to go to school." ”
Sister, I will also find a good daughter-in-law like you in the future. After Li Ming finished speaking from the bottom of his heart, he felt as if he had unloaded some burdens.
Sister, what's good, you will find a ...... in the futureThere is knowledge ......Cultured daughter-in-law. Li Hongmei touched his hair.
It's not good for you anyway. Li Ming retorted.
Li Hongmei became the only support in Li Ming's life, and it was much better for the two to snuggle up to get through the cold days than to be lonely and lonely.
Li Hongmei's belly gradually bulged, and Li Yong was full of anticipation for the upcoming new life. However, Li Hongmei knew that giving birth to a son or daughter could trigger Li Yong's violence.
One day, the girl's state became not quite right, and the whole person looked haggard and emaciated. Li Hongmei anxiously found a barefoot doctor in the village, but the medicine** for two consecutive days had no effect. The barefoot doctor said helplessly: "It is estimated that it is encephalitis, I have to go to the town hospital to see, I can't do anything here." ”
Let's take the girl to the town hospital. Li Hongmei pleaded.
Li Yong said hesitantly: "A trip to the hospital in the town costs a few hundred yuan, people's fate is predestined, let it be fate." ”
Li Hongmei knew that Li Yong would not help them, so she took the girl to the patriarch. After whispering, the patriarch realized the seriousness of the problem and immediately took the mother and daughter to the town hospital by tractor.
However, the girl died halfway through. Li Hongmei carried her home, her heart was like ashes.
If she dies, she will die, and tomorrow I will find a good place for her to bury her. Don't sit on the ground, go up and lie down, don't hurt my son. Li Yong said indifferently.
Li Hongmei's eyes widened, staring at him viciously, and she said word by word: "It's not your species." ”
What do you say!”
I said, I'm not your seed in my belly!Li Hongmei's words were mean.
Li Yong was furious and grabbed Li Hongmei's neck: "Whose seed is that?"You a**!
Li Ming broke free of Li Yong's hand and smashed it hard into Li Yong's face. This was the first time he successfully fought back, but under Li Yong's anger, he was quickly punched several times and his body collapsed to the ground.
Li Yong wanted to do something to Li Hongmei again, but the patriarch hit his hand hard with a dragon's head cane: "Stop!."”
Li Yong cried out in pain and looked at the patriarch blankly.
She is pregnant with my seed in her belly, if it is a son, it will be the only inheritance of my family, if you hurt my son, I will let you die without a place to be buried!The patriarch rebuked harshly.
Li gritted his teeth bravely, but in the end he could only swallow his anger. Li Ming looked at this scene, and an unspeakable sadness swelled up in his heart.
The child was taken away by the patriarch's wife at the full moon, which was done to ensure the lineage of the family. And Li Yong went completely insane, wandering during the day and being tied to the door by his neighbors with chains at night.
Li Hongmei became the object of much discussion in the village because of her husband's madness and family misfortune. Her original gentle smile was gone, replaced by a bitterness and helplessness. Li Ming became stronger and stronger, and in order to protect his mother, he began to rebel. It's a family saga full of tribulations.
Li Hongmei gently brushed the dust off Li Ming's body, and said gently: "Don't learn from those wild children, you are a scholar." ”
Sister, I just can't get used to those bad teenagers bullying you. Li Ming said firmly.
In July, the wheat was golden, and Li Ming was successfully admitted to the town's junior high school.
Ming'er, I'm really happy......Li Hongmei took Li Ming's admission letter and burst into tears of joy.
She patted him on the shoulder and said, "As long as you study hard, my sister will always be there for you, and this time my sister will accompany you forward." ”
On the eve of the start of school, Li Hongmei sorted out the hundreds of yuan left at home, boiled a bag of eggs and dry food, and walked out of the mountains with Li Ming in the dark. When she saw the road, Li Hongmei couldn't help crying, she had fled many times over the years, and this time she finally stepped out of that haze.
After sending Li Ming to school and settling down, she got into a car bound for the south.
Li Ming whispered: "Sister, you have worked really hard all these years, you should start a new life, don't come back if you leave......."Don't worry about me. ”
Li Hongmei stroked his hair and said, "Sister promised to provide you with education, and wherever you go, Sister will provide for you." My sister went to work in the south to earn your tuition. ”
If Li Ming is unlucky, because he was taken to that small mountain village by Li Yong. If he was lucky, it was because he met Li Hongmei.
Li Ming was very persevering, and he was admitted all the way to a key high school in the county, and Li Hongmei was never absent and has always provided him with a smooth study.
Li Hongmei never wanted to mention the hardships she suffered from working outside, only saying that compared to the previous days, life now is always sweet.
Sister, on such a cold day, you must be cold standing at the school gate!Why not find a warm place to sit?Li Ming stuck Li Hongmei's hand frozen like a carrot into his pocket.
I thought that I was afraid that I wouldn't see you, and when I came back, I looked forward to seeing you alone. Although Li Hongmei has experienced ups and downs, she is only in her early 20s.
This time, my sister will not leave, I have saved some money in the past few years, and my sister has opened a small stall at the gate of your school and watched you study. Li Hongmei said, picking up a bag of newly bought ingredients.
Let's go......Sister will take you to see the cottage we rented, this will be our home in the future, it's almost the New Year, sister will make dumplings for you to eat today. Li Hongmei said excitedly, with a rare smile on her face.
Li Ming also happily accompanied Li Hongmei all the way, to their hut, to their home......